Posted on 07/04/2016 4:44:21 AM PDT by HomerBohn
Robert Reich wants Americans to be vigilant this July 4 against “exclusive patriotism” that “asserts a unique and superior ‘Americanism.’”
(Daily Caller) – Former Secretary of Labor in the Clinton administration and current University of California Berkeley professor Robert Reich wants Americans to be vigilant this July 4 against “exclusive patriotism” that “asserts a unique and superior ‘Americanism.’”
“We hear a lot about patriotism, especially around the Fourth of July. But in 2016, we’re hearing about two very different types of patriotism. One is an inclusive patriotism that binds us together. The other is an exclusive patriotism that keeps others out,” Reich writes.
Reich claims that “we’re now hearing a strident, exclusive patriotism. It asserts a unique and superior ‘Americanism that’s determined to exclude others beyond our borders.”
Reich, who served as Bill Clinton’s secretary of labor from 1993 to 1997, cites supporting tax cuts, building a border wall and celebrating entrepreneurship as examples of “exclusive patriotism.”
“Donald Trump famously wants to ban all Muslims from coming to America, and to build a wall along the Mexican border to keep out Mexicans,” he says. “Exclusive patriotism tells us to fear foreign terrorists in our midst — even though almost every terrorist attack since 9/11 has been perpetrated by American citizens or holders of green cards living here for a decade or more.”
“Inclusive patriotism instructs us to join together for the common good,” he says. “Such patriotism requires taking on a fair share of the burdens of keeping America going — including a willingness to pay taxes.”
“Exclusive patriotism,” on the other hand, “celebrates the acquisitive individual and lone entrepreneur. It tells us that taxes on the wealthy slow economic growth and deter innovation.”
“Trump wants to reduce the highest income tax rate to 25 percent from today’s 39.6 percent. No matter that this would result in higher deficits or cuts in Social Security, Medicare and programs for the poor. They’re supposedly good for growth.”
Reich goes on to ask, “So will it be inclusive or exclusive patriotism? A celebration of ‘us’ or contempt for ‘them’?”
“Inclusive patriotism is our national creed. It is born of hope. Mean-spirited, exclusive patriotism is new to our shores. It is born of fear,” Reich writes.
Reich endorsed Bernie Sanders in February but has since instructed Sanders’ supporters to “Be prepared to work hard for Clinton if she gets the nomination.”
Earlier this year, he wrote an article for Salon calling Trump a “21st century American fascist.” “Trump’s entire foreign policy consists of asserting American power against other nations. Mexico ‘will’ finance a wall. China ‘will’ stop manipulating its currency,” he wrote.
Well, hope it’s a beautiful summer day where you are. It’s really nice here in the northeast of America.
Another piece of crap sucking up my oxygen.
Absolutely - I vote exclusive patriotism! (given this knucklehead’s cockeyed distortion of definitions)
Thanks and yes it is since I’m in Toronto and it’s sunny as far as you can see here today.
I recall Clinton and Reich visiting a type of home show and viewing a scaled down model of a house that appeared to be doll house size. Clinton said to the news media cameras: “Look. My secretary of labor could fit in there.”
Of course the little gnome was mortified.
He needs to be slid back under the rock from which he was liberated by Billy Goat Clinton.
President Hillary will revive the vile little gnome and perhaps appoint him to his old post.
And Reich is seated in this photo.
I meant to say: Reich is not seated in this photo.
He Robert ReiSSSSSSSCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHH! SHUT UP. THEN ESAD!
We have just been given a moral enlightenment by the self-anointed morally superior. Don't you feel the glow, the wisdom, the love?
Oh because us folks who love our country and want it back are so evil. After all it would ruin the plans of the commies and mussies who want to dominate us
He Robert ReiSSSSSSSCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHH! SHUT UP. THEN ESAD!
Great food in Toronto!
Robert Reich redefining patriotism. The arrogance of liberal elites knows no bounds.
Robert Reich can’t help how tall he is but he can help that he is a twisted Marxist who spouts drivel.
Maybe you can run for American president someday a la Obama, Cruz, Rubio, et al.
“Fosters, Australian for BEEEEER”
Here in Eastern MA it looks to be the perfect day....weather wise that is.
Kinda wish i was on the Maine Coast or the Cape though...
ugh
At least it’s verry peaceful out here on my front porch this morning.
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